Central Bank of Hungary (MNB)
CEE more vulnerable to exchange-rate shocks
National Bank of Hungary looks at the transmission of monetary policy in Central and Eastern Europe
Rate decisions this week
Majority of central banks to vote this week hold rates constant though dissent voiced in the US and South Africa; Philippines and India tighten, Hungary loosens
ECB winds up euro-franc swap line
The European Central Bank says it will let seven day euro-franc swap line expire at the end of January in a further sign that it is withdrawing extraordinary support measures
Hungary shaves by 50 bps as expected; widens rate corridor
National Bank of Hungary cuts key rate to 6.5% as indicated; widens rate corridor citing better market conditions
Hungary split on cut
Rate-setters from the National Bank of Hungary were divided over the size of the cut required, according to minutes of the October policy meeting
Hungarian regulator’s role to be amplified
Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority will get more independence and the right to issue regulations if government proposal clears parliament
Hungary slashes rates for fourth time since July
Hungary’s central bank cuts base rate to 7%, fears inflation will be substantially below target
Hungary cuts to pre-IMF bailout levels
National Bank of Hungary chops half a point off key rate
Hungary surprises with full-point cut
National Bank of Hungary slashes borrowing costs amidst continuing economic slowdown
Former Hungarian governor frontrunner for premier
Gyorgy Suranyi, a former governor of the National Bank of Hungary, is seen as a frontrunner to become the next prime minister of the eastern European state.
Eastern Europe counters currency attacks
Four eastern European central banks have made a coordinated effort to bolster their currencies, saying recent sharp depreciations fail to reflect economic fundamentals.
Hungary cuts on fears of "sharp downturn"
The National Bank of Hungary on Monday lowered rates for the third time since the start of December on signs of a more severe-than-expected economic slowdown.
Poland slashes on signs of sharp slowdown
The National Bank of Poland made its steepest cut since January 2001 on Tuesday and cautioned that the country's economy was set for a sharper-than-expected slowdown.
Hungary continues reversal of drastic hike
The National Bank of Hungary took another step towards reversing its 300 basis-point October hike on Monday, cutting its key rate by a half point.
Euro a solution for currency risk: Hungary's Simor
Euro adoption could help eliminate potentially dangerous currency mismatches, said Andras Simor, the governor of the National Bank of Hungary.
Forint's slide prompts drastic hike in Hungary
The National Bank of Hungary on Wednesday hiked rates by 300 basis points to 11.5% on Wednesday after the forint's slump against the euro intensified.
ECB to loan Hungary up to €5 billion
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday granted the National Bank of Hungary a €5 billion ($6.8 billion) credit line following sharp declines in the forint and local stocks the day before.
Smaller MPCs rely more on staff views
The use of staff-policy recommendations by central banks' monetary policy committees is negatively related to the size of the rate-setting board, research published by the National Bank of Hungary finds.
We've got money to burn: Hungary
The National Bank of Hungary is offering bricks made up of its cancelled banknotes for charities to burn for fuel.
National Bank of Hungary - 2007 Annual Report
The National Bank of Hungary initiated several major changes in 2007 in order to enhance the quality and efficiency of the money supply.
Hungary surprises markets with rate hold
The National Bank of Hungary confounded expectations by opting to keep rates at 8.5%.
Inflation target appropriate: Hungary's Simor
Andras Simor, the governor of the National Bank of Hungary, has defended the central bank's 3% inflation target in the face of political opposition.
EBRD appoints Mirow as chief
Thomas Mirow, the state secretary of the German Finance Ministry, will replace Jean Lemierre as head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the development bank for most of Central and Eastern Europe.
Hungary raises rates by half a point
The National Bank of Hungary hiked rates by 50 basis points on Monday 31 March from 7.5% to 8%.